Books for Keeps

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Books for Keeps “the most important periodical in the world of children’s books”. Taking children's books seriously since 1980. New issue published bi-monthly.

booksforkeeps.co.uk Joined March 2010

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Books for Keeps @BooksForKeeps Sep 14

Out now! September issue #BfK280. Authorgraph interview David Solomons, Windows into Illustration Carly Gledhill, 20 years of Lulu, Guy Bass & David Roberts interview, NEW Beyond the Secret Garden, NEW insights into reading for pleasure & more inc reviews bit.ly/4rfrQtp

The cover of the UK's children's book review journal, Books for Keeps September 2026 issue, no. 280. Cover features illustration from Guy Bass and David Roberts' new book THE WORST THING THAT COULD POSSIBLY HAPPEN.

Books for Keeps @BooksForKeeps 20h

Inclusive Books for Children @ibc_reads has paused its Baby and Toddler book category for the IBC Awards 2027, citing a low number of eligible submissions. IBC patron Liz Pemberton highlights 'systemic failures within the publishing industry.'

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Books for Keeps @BooksForKeeps 4d

Ghosts and gadgets galore in a spooky new secret agent series by Derek Keilty, fun illustrations by Louis Ghibault.

OLIVIA SHIVERS SPOOKY SPECIAL AGENT is our NEW Book of the Week. @Scallywagpress 👻

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The cover of Olivia Shivers Spooky Special Agent by Derek Keilty illustrated by Louis Ghibault. It shows central characters Olivia and her friend Roop wielding S.C.A.R.E. gadgets as they chase after ghosts.

Books for Keeps @BooksForKeeps 6d

NEW #BfK interview! Nat Harrison talks about her adventure-driven, Jules Verne inspired extravaganzas, THE GIRL WHO RACED THE WORLD including the brand new story JOURNEY INTO THE JUNGLE 🌏 @piccadillypress

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A photograph of author Nat Harrison. She is sitting in a chair with her head on her hand and smiling.

The cover of the new book in Nat Harrison's The Girl Who Raced the World series, Journey into the Jungle.

Books for Keeps @BooksForKeeps Nov 3

IBBY UK has announced the two books chosen for the 2027 IBBY Selection of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities List. Find out more and which authors have swept the board. @IBBYUK @FaberChildrens

booksforkeeps.co.uk/ibby-uk-select…

A photograph of James and Lucy Catchpole.